Lolly Wolly Doodle will use Facebook to donate to Crisis Ministry

Published: Friday, June 14, 2013 at 4:46 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, June 14, 2013 at 4:46 p.m.

Lolly Wolly Doodle will use Facebook next week to offer assistance to Crisis Ministry of Davidson County.

The nonprofit organization has been in the news lately seeking help with a bed bug problem. Within the past two weeks, executive director Gayle Whitehead has asked government officials for one-time allocations to help replace beds and mattresses that have been infected. The Davidson County Board of Commissioners denied the request, and the Lexington City Council has not made a decision.

Plans are for the agency to have a heat treatment and installation of new furnishings Tuesday.

Brandi Tysinger Temple, founder and owner Lolly Wolly Doodle, said she saw what was going on and wanted to do something for the agency because Crisis Ministry helps the community and houses children at the shelter.

"It was a great opportunity for us to help others," Temple said. "It was near and dear to us. God blessed us. It's our job and desire to help other people. As a company, it's what we're all about."

The children's clothing company will put up a picture taken at Crisis Ministry at 7 a.m. Monday and will donate 50 cents for each "like" received until midnight Wednesday. The goal is to get 20,000 likes, which would generate $10,000.

Also the business will post a special clothing item that will be on sale at the beginning of each day with half of the proceeds going to the nonprofit organization. The items will range from inspirational T-shirts, dresses and outfits. That will take place every weekday morning and stay up all day.

To like or find out more information go to www.facebook.com/LollyWollyDoodle.

Earlier this week Revolution Growth Fund officials announced a $20 million investment in the company.

Whitehead said she appreciated the gesture from the business.

"I just can't believe it," she said. "For her to help those who are less fortunate … I think it's wonderful. It's so much needed. She wants to help those who are less fortunate."

Deneesha Edwards can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 213, or at deneesha.edwards@the-dispatch.com.

<p>Lolly Wolly Doodle will use Facebook next week to offer assistance to Crisis Ministry of Davidson County.</p><p>The nonprofit organization has been in the news lately seeking help with a bed bug problem. Within the past two weeks, executive director Gayle Whitehead has asked government officials for one-time allocations to help replace beds and mattresses that have been infected. The Davidson County Board of Commissioners denied the request, and the Lexington City Council has not made a decision.</p><p>Plans are for the agency to have a heat treatment and installation of new furnishings Tuesday.</p><p>Brandi Tysinger Temple, founder and owner Lolly Wolly Doodle, said she saw what was going on and wanted to do something for the agency because Crisis Ministry helps the community and houses children at the shelter.</p><p>"It was a great opportunity for us to help others," Temple said. "It was near and dear to us. God blessed us. It's our job and desire to help other people. As a company, it's what we're all about."</p><p>The children's clothing company will put up a picture taken at Crisis Ministry at 7 a.m. Monday and will donate 50 cents for each "like" received until midnight Wednesday. The goal is to get 20,000 likes, which would generate $10,000.</p><p>Also the business will post a special clothing item that will be on sale at the beginning of each day with half of the proceeds going to the nonprofit organization. The items will range from inspirational T-shirts, dresses and outfits. That will take place every weekday morning and stay up all day.</p><p>To like or find out more information go to www.facebook.com/LollyWollyDoodle.</p><p>Earlier this week Revolution Growth Fund officials announced a $20 million investment in the company.</p><p>Whitehead said she appreciated the gesture from the business. </p><p>"I just can't believe it," she said. "For her to help those who are less fortunate … I think it's wonderful. It's so much needed. She wants to help those who are less fortunate."</p><p>Deneesha Edwards can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 213, or at deneesha.edwards@the-dispatch.com.</p>